Tuesday, May 19, 2009

June Second Saturday Event...

I am participating in something different for June's Second Saturday. The Alley Arts Festival, which is a small event in an empty lot about a block from the center of the Second Saturday galleries and happenings. Some of my Swell Sisters and I have rented spaces, and are going to try to sell some of our stuff! I thought I'd do some flower paintings, some landscapes, and also am going to do some very small works of art! I am going to try to get a bunch of things done, but here are my first few. 2 yellow daisy's, 2 landscapes... well sort of!

I was sick the last few days, no not swine flu... but a bad cold. My dear hubby shared! Thanks honey! But I am feeling better and think I'll be just fine in a day or so... and ready to get back to work! Hope everyone is doing good. Be well... Tj.

About Me

I live in a big old house, with my musical husband Joe. I have, 2 wonderful grown children, 1 dog, 1 granddogger, and 2 cats. Born in SF and adopted at birth by my wonderful family. Raised in a little green house in South Sac where cold, foggy winters were warmed by family and friends and hot summer days were cooled in our doughboy pool. My mom was a creative crafter; ceramics, sewing, and lots of glue and glitter. I lost her in 1987, she inspires me still. My interest in drawing began at age 9, I got a ‘learn to draw’ book from an Aunt for Christmas. I am a visual artist, writer and wanna be musician. Sewing at a very young age, included clothing, dolls and costumes. Photography is a passion; I had a small photo business once called “Take a picture it will last longer”. I‘ve written newsletters, designed CD covers, flyers and brochures. I learned piano as a child, flute as a tween, guitar as a teenager, now I’m taking Ukulele lessons! My creative interests turned just prior to age 50, when I had a crazy urge to paint. I've had a rewarding career as an analyst for CalPERS, I'm now retired, living and loving life and creating art, I hope you enjoy!

THINGS I LOVE!

sharing time with my husband joe, my children nick and Lindsey; my family, my friends; seeing my kids smile; the sound of laughter; our dogs bosco and chester; the smell of fresh rain; the sound and smell of the ocean; sleeping in with the window open and the covers pulled up to my neck; watching joe play his bass; seeing my beautiful daughter perform on stage; anything unusual; science fiction; everything beachy; music – blue grass and folk music or anything my husband plays; taking the scenic road; cannon beach oregon, seaside oregon, santa cruz ca, mendocino ca, dillon beach ca, san francisco ca; sweet and creamy coffee, scones; gardening and flowers especially daffodils and daisies; sewing; photography; new paint smell; the color orange; a really good long hug; and life in general!

My art

My art is whimsical and colorful; I am inspired by the mysteries and marvels of the natural world. Images come from my imagination, wacky sense of humor, the ocean, the moon and watching my hubby play music. More of my art to come, thanks for stopping by!

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Great quotes!

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is."- Albert Einstein

"Do ordinary things with extraordinary Love" - Mother Teresa

"Your wings already exist. All you have to do is FLY!!" -Unknown

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."